Aiful Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported operating revenue of JPY 75,952 million compared to JPY 68,330 million a year ago. Operating Income was JPY 4,951 million compared to JPY 4,927 million a year ago. Ordinary Income was JPY 5,270 million compared to JPY 5,292 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 6,408 million compared to JPY 5,124 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 13.25 compared to JPY 10.60 a year ago. Income before taxes was JPY 5,973 million compared to JPY 5,292 million a year ago. Cash flow used in operating activities was JPY 52,097 million compared to JPY 38,053 million a year ago. Purchase of tangible fixed assets was JPY 754 million compared to JPY 1,000 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible fixed assets was JPY 609 million compared to JPY 771 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expected operating revenue to be of JPY 103,700 million, operating income of JPY 8,800 million, ordinary income of JPY 9,100 million, net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 10,000 million and net income per share of JPY 20.67.